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My Mum, Your Dad power couple Roger Hawes and Janey Smith sparked engagement rumours as fans told mum Janey to 'go for it' as she insisted she's an "independent person" who would consider proposing. The couple found a connection on camera, and are still going strong, more than six months after meeting on the reality series.

An actress who played an Oompa Loompa at a disastrous Willy Wonka event that went viral has revealed she wanted to walk out of the 'immersive' experience in Glasgow. The Oompa Loompa actress broke her silence about the widely-criticised Willy Wonka chocolate factory event as she appeared on Good Morning Britain on Friday alongside a fellow actress.The events company, which promised a world of pure imagination, has since cancelled the show after parents, who paid £35 a ticket, turned up to find a sparse warehouse.

Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid clashed with an ITV viewer over Prince Harry's court case.The veteran presenter was branded "pathetic" in a social media exchange after she defended the Duke of Sussex during a segment on the morning TV show. On Wednesday, 28 February, it was announced that a judge had ruled against Prince Harry, 39, in a case brought by him to the High Court over his personal security. He lost the case, in which he had challenged a ruling that was made in 2020, but reportedly plans to appeal the decision.

Piers Morgan, the former Good Morning Britain host, sparked a bit of a stir with recent comments about the Royal family.The 58 year old, who recently revealed his plans to start a YouTube channel, has called on Buckingham Palace to provide "more clarity" about Prince William's sudden decision to withdraw from a public event on Tuesday. Piers described William's unexpected cancellation as "very strange, and rather concerning." Prince William was due to attend a memorial service at Windsor Castle for his godfather, the late King Constantine of Greece.

Good Morning Britain star Richard Gaisford has revealed that he was rushed to hospital after needing "emergency surgery".The ITV show's chief correspondent took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to tell fans that he had received "first class" treatment at a Portsmouth NHS hospital after being admitted on Sunday. "Not quite the Sunday I'd planned," Richard, 51, wrote.

The Chase is a favourite on our TV screens, and we've come to know The Chasers quite well. But we don't often see Anne Hegarty, Mark Labbett, Paul Sinha, Shaun Wallace, and host Bradley Walsh outside of their smart suits and away from the popular ITV series.They all lead quiet lives when they're not on the game show, and they have beautiful homes all over the country where they like to relax. Let's take a look inside the homes of The Chase's stars...

The Strictly Come Dancing family is mourning the loss of one of their own, Robin Windsor.The talented dancer, who was a founding member of the Burn The Floor dance company, sadly passed away at the age of 44. His death was announced by his dance company, and tributes have been pouring in from fans and friends alike. Robin was a beloved figure on Strictly, even after he left the show.

Ben Shephard is leaving his long-time colleague Susanna Reid as he prepares to become the new host of This Morning with Cat Deeley.The presenter fronted his last show on Friday, 23 February, where it was announced that his first day in his new gig will be Monday, 11 March. While it was an emotion-filled last day in the Good Morning Britain studio, Susanna, 53, has since taken to her social media to say an emotional goodbye to her friend and colleague, saying she's "going to miss".

Lorraine Kelly has opened up about her deep regret over a pivotal event in her life. After enduring a lengthy tax battle with HMRC in 2019, Lorraine voiced her one major regret about the whole episode.

The Good Morning Britain team were overcome with emotion as they bid farewell to Ben Shephard on Friday, 23 February.The TV presenter marked his final day on the ITV show as he gets set to switch over to hosting This Morning in March. Ben, 49, has been part of the GMB team for 10 years, so his final day was understandably an emotional affair. He fronted his last show with co-star and good friend Kate Garraway, 56, who struggled to hold back her feelings.

Good Morning Britain's Richard Arnold has revealed the date that presenter Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley will be joining This Morning. Ben bid a teary farewell to GMB on Friday, 23 February, after it was confirmed he would join the team at This Morning alongside Cat to present the morning show from Mondays to Thursdays.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor was announced dead in the early hours of Tuesday morning after he was found in a London hotel room at just 44 years old. The sad news about Robin's passing was shared by the Ballroom and Latin dance company Burn The Floor, where Robin was a founding member. Fans and friends quickly paid tribute to the beloved dancer who was part of the original Strictly line-up and remained a popular figure even after his departure from the show.

We know her best for offering up her expert critique on The Great British Bake Off alongside co-host Paul Hollywood, but away from our screens Prue Leith leaves a far more private life, with her husband John Playfair. Yet unlike most married couples, Prue and John didn’t actually live together for much of their married life - something which often surprises many fans at home. However in a recent appearance on Good Morning Britain, Prue, 84, finally clued viewers in on why the couple made the decision to maintain separate homes despite their eight year long marriage - and it actually makes perfect sense.

Roman Kemp is high up in the bookies' odds to replace Ben Shephard on Good Morning Britain. It was announced last week that Ben, 49, would be teaming up with Cat Deeley as the new faces of This Morning, following Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield's departures in 2023. As a result, his chair on GMB is now available.

As tributes pour in for Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor, Susanna Reid was left to announce his passing on Good Morning Britain. The newsreader was so emotional on the show that she left it to her co-host Ed Balls to read the announcement left by the live dance show company, Burn The Floor, on social media. However Susanna then said: “Robin was larger and life and I fell in love with him and I fell in love with dance.

Ben Shephard reportedly "refused to sign" his This Morning contract until "he knew who he'd be working with." The Good Morning Britain star was announced as one of the new permanent hosts of the ITV show last week, alongside So You Think You Can Dance's Cat Deeley. However, it's been claimed that 49 year old Ben "held off" from announcing his latest career move until Cat fully committed to the role.

Kate Garraway has shared how she felt her husband Derek Draper was 'trapped' as she spoke about his last few hours. Mum-of-two Kate expressed her thankfulness for being able to be with her late husband before his death. Derek, who was a former political lobbyist turned author and psychologist, died at the age of 56 on January 3 after battling multiple health complications due to coronavirus.

Ben Shephard has admitted that leaving Good Morning Britain for This Morning was a tough choice, especially because of his close bond with co-host Kate Garraway. The two have been a popular pair on the morning show, and Ben was there for Kate when her husband Derek Draper was battling long-term effects of Covid-19.They were also together on the show when Kate returned to work after her husband's tragic passing at 56 in January.

Kate Garraway has shared her feelings of gratitude for being able to be with her late husband in his final hours after he sadly passed away at the age of 56 on January 3, after battling multiple health complications due to coronavirus.The Good Morning Britain presenter opened up on her husband, Derek Draper, a former political lobbyist turned author and psychologist, during an interview on LBC on Friday 16 February. She had previously revealed that she held his hand "throughout the last long hours and when he passed' after suffering a cardiac arrest before Christmas.

Kate Garraway has opened up and shared some lovely words for her dear friend Ben Shephard, as he says goodbye to Good Morning Britain. Ben, 49, told everyone on Friday, February 16, that he's going to be taking on a new role as a permanent host on This Morning alongside Cat Deeley.

Rylan Clark has spoken out over the news that Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard have been announced as the new permanent hosts of This Morning. After Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield left, fans have been left who would take over, but some are now fuming that Rylan hasn't been chosen for the permanent position. Rylan, 35, was one of the star who helped out while ITV bosses worked out who'd fill the roles.

Ahead of this year’s Valentine’s Day, Channel 4 dating sensation First Dates pulled out all the stops to host a special edition of the popular show, entitled: Be My Valentine - including a very familiar famous face. Among the lovelorn singles hoping to find love was Loose Women panelist India Willoughby, who famously made history as the show’s first ever transgender co-host in 2017.

Kate Garraway’s emotional return to Good Morning Britain last Thursday, less than a week after the funeral for her late husband Derek Draper, has sparked concern with some of her loyal fans. Derek, 56, died on 3 January following a four-year battle against the effects of Covid, marking a sad end to the family’s ordeal. Just days after the moving funeral service, a tearful Kate, 56, spoke to her colleagues Richard Madeley and Susanna Reid from home.

TV chef James Martin has been making mouths water with his scrumptious recipes for decades.The Yorkshire-born star, who owns award-winning restaurants across the UK and has amassed a fortune of over £5 million from best-selling cookbooks and TV shows, is currently starring on his own show, James Martin's Saturday Morning. Let's delve into James' life away from the camera, including his quiet relationship with girlfriend Louise Davies, and his connections with Hollywood...The 51 year old, who met TV producer Louise Davies on the set of Celebrity Who Wants to Be a Millionaire in 2011, has decided against having children due to his dedication to his career.

Kate Garraway has shared the heartbreaking request her two children have made in the wake of their father Derek Draper's death, as she opened up on dealing with grief. Kate, 56, discussed mourning a loved one on Good Morning Britain on Friday, 9 February, following the passing of her husband Derek on 3 January. She was joined by EastEnders star Larry Lamb, 76, who spoke about losing his brother in 2019.

Kate Garraway has revealed she was attacked on social media by trolls for laughing with co-host Ben Shephard during her return to Good Morning Britain on Thursday after her late husband Derek Draper's funeral last week. The TV presenter, 56, put on a brave face as she returned to work on GMB this week, following the heartbreaking death of her husband Derek aged 56. Kate was away from her role for an extended period of time, as she cared for her husband, Derek, who suffered devastating effects of long covid before sadly passing away on January 3.

Prince Harry met up with his father, King Charles, on Tuesday, 6 February, after making a hasty return to the UK following the Monarch's shock cancer diagnosis. But whilst many might have expected the Royal reunion - after Harry and Charles spent nine months apart - to last at least a couple of hours, it's said to have been for around just 45 minutes.

Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid has opened up about the incurable illness she suffers from, having been diagnosed with tinnitus nearly 20 years ago. Susanna, 53, spoke about her diagnosis on GMB on Wednesday, 7 February as she and co-host Richard Madeley got ready to interview Made in Chelsea's Jamie Laing about his own battle with tinnitus.

Prince Harry briefly met with his father, King Charles, on Tuesday, following the monarch’s shock cancer diagnosis. Harry is said to have been personally informed of his father's health condition by the King himself, and jumped on a plane from the US, where he lives with wife Meghan Markle , just hours after receiving the news.

Kate Garraway has broken her silence after saying an emotional final goodbye to husband Derek Draper at his funeral. Derek, who was a political advisor, died on 3 January, aged 56, after suffering a heart attack, brought on from the devastating effects of long covid, which he battled for four years. Kate, 56, returned to our screens on Monday, 5 February, where she bravely spoke to Good Morning Britain's hosts, Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley, live from her home.

Bobby Brazier, the EastEnders actor who starred in Strictly Come Dancing, has brushed off rumours about his love life after it was claimed he's been secretly dating fellow Strictly star Ellie Leach. The star, 20, was paired with professional dancer Dianne Buswell, 34, for the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing and the pair quickly sparked romance rumours thanks to their close bond during the competition.

Michael Owen has emotionally said that he and his wife Louise Bonsall "pray every night" for a cure to be discovered for their son James' rare genetic condition. James, who is soon to celebrate his 18th birthday, was diagnosed with Stargardt disease at just eight years old. It affects his eyesight, and he is now 'clinically blind', meaning he had to give up his dream of following in Liverpool FC legend Michael Owen's footsteps and becoming a footballer.

Michael Owen's teenage son sweetly said his dad was "inspirational" and has helped him "through hard times" as he candidly opened up on his sight loss condition. Former England striker Michael Owen appeared on Good Morning Britain on Tuesday morning along with his 17 year old son James Owen to raise awareness of Stargardt disease. James was diagnosed with the rare condition at the age of eight and opened up on his struggles growing up before paying a sweet tribute to his dad.

Jamie Dornan, the star of The Tourist, has revealed that he's "lucky to be alive" after a scary encounter with toxic caterpillars during a holiday in Portugal. The actor, 41, was enjoying a lads' trip with friends last year, including Good Morning Britain presenter Gordon Smart, when he began experiencing symptoms similar to those of a heart attack, likely caused by the "toxic" insects.

Good Morning Britain star Charlotte Hawkins was left red-faced as Ben Shephard shared a "mortifying" underwear blunder story about her live on air. The co-hosts asked viewers of Friday's show, 19 January, to share their stories about things they had left behind in hotel rooms - leading Ben to cheekily share a story Charlotte had told him off air and had meant to keep private.

Britain's oldest Post Office scandal victim left Good Morning Britain viewers in tears as she detailed how she was hounded during her retirement, as she nursed her dying husband. Former employee Betty Brown, 91, said she was forced to quit by managers who blamed her age for the financial losses at the branch she ran with fellow postmaster, husband Oswall.